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CLCVF Ebulletin Longford Public Participation Network E-mail: [email protected]; Web: www.longfordcoco.ie fb :Longford Public Participation Network Siobhan Cronogue, Public Participation Network c/o Community & Enterprise, Longford County Council, Great Water St., Longford __________________________________________________________________________043 3343472 Longford Public Participation Network (PPN) E-bulletin April 2015 CONTENTS: 1. NEWS FROM LONGFORD PPN Page 1 2. WHAT’S ON IN YOUR MUNICIPAL DISTRICT? Page 2 3. LOCAL NEWS & SERVICES Page 13 4. THE GATHERING IRELAND Page 23 5. NATIONAL NEWS Page 26 6. EU NEWS Page 28 7. UPCOMING TRAINING/WORKSHOPS Page 30 8. FUNDING Page 32 1. NEWS FROM LONGFORD PPN Public Participation Network update: Community Representative Vacancies on Longford County Council Committees and outside Bodies: All PPN registered groups were notified about vacancies for a community representative on the Longford Sports Partnership (LSP) Board and the County Heritage Forum. Linkage group meetings were held in the Council Chamber on April 9th. Máiréad Ní Chonghaile, the Heritage Officer and Siobhán Mc Guinness, Longford Sports Partnership Co-ordinator both gave presentations to their respective Linkage groups. Paddy Howe, Ballinamuck Community Enterprise was elected on to the Co. Longford Heritage Forum and John Mimnagh, Irish Wheelchair Association was elected on to the Longford Sports Partnership Board. The PPN would like to congratulate both representatives and wish them well in their new role. All PPN groups were notified of vacancies on the Longford Volunteer Centre Steering Group and the four Strategic Policy Committees (SPC’s); Housing Services SPC, Infrastructure and Environment SPC, Planning and Development and Cultural SPC and the Economic Development and Enterprise SPC. Expressions of interest have been submitted and the PPN Secretariat have reviewed and accepted all applications. Linkage Group meeting dates and venues will be circulated shortly. Longford Community Resources Ltd have submitted an invitation to community groups for representation on their Board. Letters of invitation and further information will be circulated when the Longford Volunteer Centre and the SPC’s Reps are in place. Meetings: Co. Longford Heritage and Longford Sports Partnership Linkage Group meetings were held 9th April. Page 1 of 36 Longford Public Participation Network E-mail: [email protected]; Web: www.longfordcoco.ie fb :Longford Public Participation Network Siobhan Cronogue, Public Participation Network c/o Community & Enterprise, Longford County Council, Great Water St., Longford __________________________________________________________________________043 3343472 The PPN Secretariat met Monday 13th April Siobhán Cronogue, PPN Development Officer represented the PPN at the Age Friendly Alliance Meeting (info on Age Friendly Cities and Counties Programme under Local News and Services) General: The PPN Facebook page is Longford Public Participation Network. Please copy and paste the following URL below if you cannot get direct access from link above: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Longford-Public-Participation-Network/1583548325216241? We would really appreciate if you would “Like” our page when it’s convenient. If your group has any information they would like posted please contact us on Facebook where we will share your information or if you are not on Facebook e-mail [email protected] and we will post it on your behalf. If there are any community group’s you know who are not yet registered with the Longford PPN they are invited to do so online or download at www.longfordcoco.ie , e-mail [email protected] or contact Siobhán at 087 261 5583 2. WHAT’S ON IN YOUR MUNICIPAL DISTRICT? Traditional Music Sessions around the County: *Tally Ho, New Street, Longford – 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. *Rustic Inn, Abbeyshrule, County Longford – Wednesday Nights every week. *The Bent Elbow, Drumlish, County Longford – 8pm on Friday Nights. For further information on Trad Sessions and Comhaltas Events please contact: Martin Murphy – 086 8119444 Adult Badminton, Granard: Takes places each Monday night from 8.00pm to 10.00pm in Cannon Kelly Community Sports Hall Granard at the rear of Ardscoil Phadraig. Keep fit and have fun for only €3.00 - Rackets and Shuttles provided. 4 Playing Courts. Contact Willie on 086-8226523 for further information. Granard Country Market: Granard Country Market continues each Friday morning beside Granard Post Office commencing at 8.30am to 11.00am. The usual supplies of home baking; crafts; firewood and local honey are available. Granard Credit Union is pleased to announce a Car Loan rate of 7.5%. Please call into the office for more details and the offer of free road tax with every 2015 car purchased with a loan from Granard Credit Union Ltd. Other services available are EFT Electronic fund transfer, Laser facility, Wedding / car loans, Communion/confirmation loans and 2nd level IPad loans. Office hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am to 5.00pm. New 2 U: The SVP shop ,Lower Main Street Granard have a wonderful new selection of stock with something for everyone. Come along and bag a bargain. Opening hours Fridays 10.00am to Page 2 of 36 Longford Public Participation Network E-mail: [email protected]; Web: www.longfordcoco.ie fb :Longford Public Participation Network Siobhan Cronogue, Public Participation Network c/o Community & Enterprise, Longford County Council, Great Water St., Longford __________________________________________________________________________043 3343472 5.00pm. Saturdays 11.00am to 5.00pm. and First Tuesday of each month from 10.00am to 5.00pm. For further information contact 085-1503985. Citizens Information: An information officer from Co. Longford Citizens Information Service will attend Granard Area Action Group Information Office, Main Street, Granard each Thursday morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The service is free to all. Granard Community Diary: A diary is available at the Information Office of Granard Area Action Group, Main Street, Granard where groups and organisations can log their events so as to avoid duplication. Phone 043-6686922 to log events where a member of staff will gladly assist. Lus Na Greine is currently planning an outing to the Gaiety Theatre to see John B Keane’s play ‘The Field’ starring Michael Harding on May 11. Bookings are been taken now by paying a deposit at the Centre. For further information please contact the Centre on 043 666 0977 Friday Club, Lus Na Greine: Every Friday morning at 11am. Great relaxation for mind and body. A range of holistic treatments for stress management and good health also available. Granard Art Club, Lus Na Greine: Will be back in action every Wednesday from 10am – 12pm for an exciting year with a line-up of resident and creative visiting artists. New members welcome. Adult & Children’s Sign Language Classes, Lus Na Greine: Continues every Monday evening. We are considering running a class for children from 7 years and up. If you are interested, perhaps you would contact the Centre on 043 666 0977 or e-mail: [email protected] Lus na Gréine: ‘Busy bees Parent & Toddler’ Group: Meet Wednesdays’ 11-12.30. Structured workshops combining play, puppet making, and musical rhythms and reading stories. Tips and support for parents, Grandparents and Carers. Lus na Gréine Knitting Club: Knit & Chat, share Patterns and Tips. Every Tuesday from 12 pm – 1pm in the Centre. Counselling & Bereavement Support, Lus Na Greine: Available on one to one basis. Confidential and professional support so you don’t have to suffer alone. Appointment through the centre. Other Activities at Lus Na Greine: Social Dancing Classes: Tuesday’s at 8 pm. Learn how to jive, waltz, fox trot and quickstep. Cost €10. Tai Chi: Thursday’s 8pm Yoga Classes: Mondays 11 am Friday Club Seated Exercises: Fridays at 11 am. Men on the Move: Wednesdays 9.30 – 11am. Groups & Clubs continue as normal: WIT travel to Ballincarrigy Women’s Group on Tuesday at 10 am all welcome. Women in Touch - Meet every Tuesday 10 – 12 pm (Dress Design & Felting Class for next few weeks) Granard Art Club every Wednesday 10 – 12 pm. Crafters United – Thursday morning 10 am – 12 pm. Set Dancing – Monday evening 7.30 – 9.30 pm. For further information contact 043-6660977 or 087 6387827. Rath Mhuire & Dolmen Resource Services : Rath Mhuire Resource Centre – Barrack St. Granard. Phone: 043 – 6686309. Email [email protected] Moatsider’s Active Retirement Group Page 3 of 36 Longford Public Participation Network E-mail: [email protected]; Web: www.longfordcoco.ie fb :Longford Public Participation Network Siobhan Cronogue, Public Participation Network c/o Community & Enterprise, Longford County Council, Great Water St., Longford __________________________________________________________________________043 3343472 Dolmen Centre, Aughnacliffe: have a range of activities and social events happening in the coming months. New members are very welcome. For any information on any of the groups or activities – contact Jackie or Lucy @ 043-6686309. Transport is available. North Longford Men’s Group: This Group meets weekly at the Dolmen Room Aughnacliffe Community Centre each Friday from 12-3 pm. As it’s one of the most progressive groups nationally, it offers an extensive programme to suit all men. It a socially dynamic group, where men gather and work on meaningful projects. 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